Dhuria - Chunar, Mirzapur

Dhuria is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Dhuriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuria is 212828. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.01 hectares and falls under the 231302 pincode. Ahraura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dhuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhuria

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuria village had a total population of 2,320 people, including 1,236 males and 1,084 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.75%, with male literacy at 62.49% and female literacy at 41.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 791.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhuria

Dhuria is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhuria

Dhuria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahraura to Dhuria is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Dhuria is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhuria

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhuria village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhuria

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhuria village are given below:

FAQs about Dhuria